Circular Reasoning: When Judge Danforth states that the accused witches must confess because they are guilty and that they are guilty because they have confessed.
Equivocation: Abigail frequently uses equivocation to avoid giving clear answers to questions, obfuscating the truth and misleading others.
Appeal to Authority: The court relies heavily on the authority of Reverend Parris and other influential figures, despite their bias and lack of concrete evidence.
Slippery Slope: Reverend Parris warns that if the accused witches are not punished, it will lead to greater chaos and disorder in the community, creating an exaggerated fear of consequences.
Guilt by Association: Abigail accuses certain individuals of being witches based solely on their connection to others who have been accused, without providing substantial evidence.
Obfuscation: The court often resorts to obfuscating the truth and avoiding crucial questions to maintain the illusion of justice and support the accusations.
Bandwagon Fallacy: Many individuals in Salem join the witch trials and accusations out of fear of being labeled as witches themselves or due to social pressure, rather than based on genuine belief in the supernatural.
Red Herring: Abigail introduces unrelated matters, such as Mary Warren's fainting fits, to divert attention away from her own deception and the lack of concrete evidence against the accused.